Local firms attach on Bridge Company in Iowa county
The Northwestern Bridge & Iron Co of Milwaukee, contractor for the road bridge near Hurstville to Dubuque county line, had six local firms place attachments on their machinery. Sheriff Dellager served papers and guards were stationed. The incident followed a payroll dispute, with A A Hurst arranging payments to about 34700 owed to workers, some of whom faced board and lodging debts. The local creditors’ meeting listed firms filing claims, and the bonding company may cover the bid deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern Bridge & Iron O
Milwaukee
Fim
Hurstville
Dubuque County
Dellager
A. A. Hurst
Ames
Mer Hurst
Bridge Company
Hurst
Sabula Sand & Gravel Co
Riepe Bros
Glahn Bros
Bond-Fischer Luar Co
Modern Tire & Vul. Works
BEL20
Ringglep Peoples Trout & Mathias Q. & J
Tire
Meeting of 40 Hommes Et 8 Ghevau in Moquoketa
Timid and fractious spectators should avoid Moquoketa street scenes next Tuesday afternoon as a 40 Hommes de Chevaux initiation meeting for the Second Congressional district of Iowa is planned. The event includes a parade, initiation rites by Rev Tom Roberts and W R Hert, a supper by the Woman’s Auxiliary, and a free evening of entertainment. New members pay 5 dollars for initiation and 1 dollar dues. blanks available from Rankin or Thomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moquoketa
Hommes of Chevaut Society
Iowa
American Legion
Davenport
Muscatine
Jackson County
Tom Roberts
Sheffield
the Legion
William R. Hert, Sr
Iowa City
District Society
France
Woman's Auxiliary
W. ©. Rankin
F.E. Thomes
Fiendish Murders in Dowagine Family Tragedy
Sept 21 in Dowagine Michigan the Monroe family is found dead in bed with skulls crushed and a bloody fingerprint. Ardith, 12, is fatally injured and may never recover her wits. Neva, 17, William, and Mary Monroe are confirmed dead. Grace McKee witnessed the grisly scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dowagine
Mich
William Monroe
Mary
Neva
Ardith
Grace McKee
Allie
Neitherer
Monroe
Country Community Guild Picnic and Officer Election
The Country Community Guild will host a picnic on Saturday September 24 in the Community Room of the First National Bank with games in Second Ward park. A special meeting September 28 with Mrs George Donielson will nominate officers, and election of officers is set for October 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Community Guild
First National Bank
Second Ward
George Doneilson
Meeting and Supper for Brotherhood at Baptist Church
Meeting of the Meeting and Supper Men's Brotherhood at the Baptist church is set for Tuesday September 27 with supper at 6 40 p.m. The speaker Spoo ner of Preston will discuss Build in The Better America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Brotherhood
the Baptist Church
Her. Spooner
Preston
America
Foley and relatives visit Baldwin area in faded note
Dr and Mrs T J Foley spent the last several days in Baldwin with Mr and Mrs John Gollobith with John Gollobith reportedly ill. Mrs Chas von Schrader returned by auto from Town City where she accompanied her daughter Rosamond and Miss Melva Taylor who teaches near Sabula. Sad Olive Kemp of Sabila will attend the Stade Center Saturday and be guests of Mrs and Mrs L W Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Foley
Baldwin
John Gollobith
Mr. Gollobith
Chas. von Schrader
Town City
Miss Rosamond
Melva Taylor
Sabula
Olive Kempter
Sabila
Stade Center
L. W. Taylor
Dunn Verdet case verdict over horse ownership reaches plaintiff
In a Bellevue area District Court trial, Wim. Dunn sued John Kirt for the value of a horse claimed detained. The jury found Dunn had a conditional sale, not a full transfer of ownership, and awarded $150 to Dunn. Attorneys Ely and Steenis led Dunn. Kelsey and Schwirtz defended. Judge Jackson discharged the petit jury and left for Davenport to handle pending cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
John Kirt
Mr. Dunn
Mr. Kirt
John Theisen
Bellevue
L. Ely
J. A. Steenis
F. D. Kelsey
FL Schwirtz
Petit Jury
Jedge Jackson
Davenport
Meeting of Association at Country House health event
The Jackson County Public Health association met at Country House near Andree on Sunday September 18 to thank helpers at the Health Tent during fair week. The gathering highlighted Miss Lillian Moore, Mrs. Mary Holtz and Mrs. Bess Wendell and praised the play David With the Bealth Elves and its training by Miss Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County Public Health Association
Andree
Lillian Moore
Mary Holtz
Bess Wendell
Moore
David
Bealth Elves
Herry, Lowder
Marian Edis
Frank Banghart
Betty Buchner
George Buchner
Harry Joiner
Frederick Joiner
Charles Joiner
Margaret Joines
Ruth Moenck
Ann Mitchell
Ernestine McIntyre
John McIntyre
Theodora Papakostes
Margaret Pulley
Jamies Round
Helen Frances Wendel
Dick Prasser
Gerald Hoffman
Ruth Evelyn Heolt
Margaret Moye
A. J. House
Red Cross
Miss Cushman
Woman’s Relief Corps
M Rs
Minnie Miller
Meedemes Ethel Anderson
Anna McPenk
Delia Lane
Grace Hapson
Miller
Perkins Hospitel
Tawa City
Woman's Relief Corps
Perkins Hospital
Near East Relief
Mys Miler
Dr. Richy
Woman's Relief Corps of Laws
Loose
Farmers Creek Sunday School Assn Program
The one hundred seventh semiannual convention of the Farmers Creek Sunday school association to be held at Iron Hill Te on Sunday October 2 1921 at 1 30 PM Long Service Olive Beedle Stripthre Reading Mary Kenner Prayer Amos Heide Recitation Kermit Sutton Recitation Fay Moeller Recitation Beulah Beedle Recitation Ila Bentley Duce Misses Wurster and Weets Address FC Young Recitation Doing Gilmore Recitation Wilford Miller Recitation A Florence Campbell Singing by Schouts Bible Story Howard Morehead Recitation Ernestine Miller Recitation Grendola Sagers Selection Wheeler Orchestra TV L 22 E R Stoddard Recitation Madalina Glaser Writing Viole Sagers Recitation David Thompson Recitation Hazel Barkley Collections General direction of Delegates Singing Belivais L Elgin Brough God Be With You Benediction Officers John Heide President Olive Boodle Secretary Committee Walter Morehead Clarence Heide the Moeller Olive Beedle in case of storm the program will be given the following Sunday Octo ber 5 1924
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Beedle
Mary Kenner
Amos Heide
Kermit Sutton
Fay Moeller
Beulah Beedle
Ila Bentley Duce
Wurster
Weets
Young
Gilmore
Wilford Miller
Florence Campbell
Schouts Bible Story
Howard Morehead
Ernestine Miller
Grendola Sagers
Wee
E.R. Stoddard
Madalina Glaser
Viole Sagers
David Thompson
Hazel Barkley
Belivais L. Elgin
Brough
God
Contributions From Local Societies For Des Moines Hospitals
The Woman's Missionary Society of M. church sent fruit and towels to Birdwell Deaconess Home in Des Moines. The Foreign Society fills a box of cupolies for Danforth Memorial Hospital in Ri ekiang China. The Ladies' Aid Society fills a box for the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines, to be collected by Mrs. Margaret Fairman and Mrs. Cem Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Hip-Society
M. x
Shurch
Birdwell
Des Moines
Foreign Society
Danforth Memorial Hopital
Riekiang
China
Ladies’ Aidociety
Methodist Hospital
Margaret Fairman
Cem Phillips
Maquoketa Woman Wins Flag at National Convention
Mrs dumnie Miller, state cen lat, leaves for Indianapolis to attend the National convention of the Woman's Relief Corps where she will be presented with a large sick flag. She holds the distinction of securing the latest number of members in the United States. Mrs Geo Hayes was visiting relatives in Davenport this week. Ely was a visitor in Davenport Thursday on legal business near Mr and Mrs Earl Farr returned to Dubuque Thursday after visiting the J P Beaver home. Explosion in the Conpoer de cal works at Germany Wednesday injured several workers. Most bread is good though some is better Mothers bread is the best made from pure milk and Occident four. Demand it of your grocer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumnie Miller
Indianapolis
Woman's Relief Corps
Corps
Steurim
Earl Farr
Dubuque
J. P. Beaver
Germany
Shorthorn Breeders Picnic in Maquoketa IA
The Second Congressional district Shorthorn Breeders Association will hold a basket picnic at Maquoketa Fair Grounds on Thursday September 29. Frank Thomson of the American Shorthorn Breeders Association and editor of the Shorthorn in America will speak on the breed and current conditions. Local herd inspections and a judging contest will follow in the afternoon inviting all breeders and interested parties to attend with baskets and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Fair Grounds
Maquoketa
Frank, Thomson
American Shorthorn Breeders’ Association
Shorthorn In America
Afr
Thomson
Two Dewitt Runaways Held For Theft At Hotel Dell
Starting Out Young Dewitt seven suspects Keane and Fred Jenkins both 15 years old were held to the grand jury by Justice Quigley in Dewitt on a charge of stealing 65 dollars from the Hotel Dell. The boys arrived in Dewitt Saturday night and stayed at the hotel. A maid reported pennies seen in their room and later the till showed a 65 dollar shortage. The pair bought a ticket to Omaha at Grand Mound and officials at Gedar Rapids were asked to arrest them on the train. They were brought back to Degate and held at the county jail in Clinton. They carried a suitcase filled with cigarettes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
Zu—Raerick Keane
Fred Jenkins
Chicago
Justice Quigley
Dell
Suskicon
O.S. Moses
Omaha
Grand
Mound
Gedar Rapids
Degate
Clinton
Open Air Department plans Red Letter Day meeting
The Open Air Department will meet Wednesday September 23 at 2 30 at Aunt Jane Brown's home 314 North Dearborn Street to observe two Red Letter days Mary Clement Leavites birthday and Frances E Millards birthday The group aims to offer ten cent thank offerings and attract a new member as part of a Jubilee Campaign toward 3 million members by 1984 Current year losses and gains are noted including several named members and a tribute to Aunt Jane 92 years old with a picnic supper planned Florence Maskrey Supt Open Air Department
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. CT
Open Air Department
Aunt Jane Brown
North
Dearborn Street
Mary Clement Levite
Tound
World Missionary
Aunt Jane
Maquoketa
Ames
Frances E. Millard
Laura Taubman
Delphens Burleson
Rhoda Stars
Emma Wing
Emma Meginnis
Wavilly Beggs
Rell Call
Francis Willard
Jane
Florence Maskrey
Supt
Notice of pledge repayment and local notices
The guardians of the 921 Chau nuqua are asked to call at the Jackson State Savings Bank before Saturday Sept A to pay pledged funds. C. E. Martin began duties as Superintendent of Schools at Welton. Mr and Mrs Jamee Buchner and their little grandson Jimmy Buchner reformed from Saunsville. Mrs Allen Davis of Los Angeles departed after visiting Mrs M W Joiner. L Bristol of Firesteel visited relatives in Cundill and Firesteel, leaving Sunday night with Mrs Fred H Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson State Savings Bank
C. EF. Martin
Welton
Jamee Buchner
Jimmy Buchner
Saunsville
Bristol
Fireste
Parith
Cundill
Fred H. Young
Frank Y Cusdill
Firesteel
To Arms The 40 Et 8 Are Coming Ritual Pilgrimage
The 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux of the second district plan a pilgrimage in Miquoketa on Tuesday September 27. Tom Roberts state Legion chaplain and state correspondent will attend with Bill Hart of Iowa City guiding ceremonies. The parade starts at 2 30 and a dinner by the Woman's Auxiliary follows, ending with an entertainment at Legion Club Rooms on Main Street. Old members are urged to wear their chapeau and medallion and bring membership cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miquoketa
Tom Roberts
The
Legion
Bill Hart
Iowa City
Woman’s Auxiliary
Legion Club
Main St
Business Conditions Improve Amid Seasonable Lull
The article argues that trade will rebound as prices stabilize and markets reach permanent points. Public hesitation persists, but once confidence returns, business will rise. It warns pessimism and sensational chatter harm trade more than real conditions.
Veterans Return from Reunion RF McMeans and Robs Wood
Veterans RF McMeans and Robs Wood returned Tuesday from Nevada where they attended a reunion of the regiment. McMeans notes the elder member is 90 and the youngest 6, with many members now in California. The 1922 reunion will be held in Pasadena, California, and McMeans would travel if health permits to answer the mess call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RF. McMeans
Robs. Wood
Nevada
McMeans
California
Pasadena
Calif
Hapless Hold Up Attempt Ends in Drinking Coffee Nightwake
A county official and a newspaper employee were robbed on Main and Maple, then left with drinks after a car thief demanded a pint and quart. Investigators found the pair had already bought the same beverages earlier, the story ending with them sipping coffee the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felidhs
Main
Maple Streets
Marriage Licenses and Social Notices in Clinton Area
Marriage licenses issued for Percy Poresen to Sophia Fries and Jaren Horn to Alier Wie derkehri Peter Weber, Miles to Minnie Lang, Leah Schorr, Miles to Lady Elfredia Lange, Mesdames Thos Hench Brave and L Hy Fenton. Asa Red and Al Phillips. Roy Novak and Nett Pice attend White Shrine meeting at Clinton Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Poresen
Sophia Fries
Jaren Horn
Alier Wiederkehri
Peter Weber
Miles
Minnie Lang
Leah Schorr
Elfredia Lange
Mesdames
L. Hy Fenton
Asa Red
al Phillips
Roy Novak
Miss Nett Pice
Clinton
Love’s Young Dream Turned Murder Charge Fateful
Albert Bruce Henry a 21 year old road worker for McCarthy Improvement Co near Eldridge was jailed in Davenport on murder charges after an intended wedding to Miss Margaret Tindley 22 of Davenport. He allegedly aided in the July taxi driver Willem Hambleton’s death at Centerville while living under the name Bruce Henry. A true bill has been returned by the grand jury, with circumstantial evidence cited and Henry in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bruce Henry
McCarthy Improvement Co
Eldridge
Margaret Tindley
Perry Street
Davenport
Henry
Ho EL Trige
Centerville
Crip” Hambleton
Marrige
Willem ‘Gripp” Hambleton
Centervill
Sheri Trige
Willie Hennely
Bloridge
McCarthy Improve‘ment Co
Bruce Henry
Trigg
Davenport Automove School
Evidge
MeCa Improvement Co
Munner
Sherif Trigg
Henri
Hamlbeton
Hin
DeWitt church incorporation filing details in county office
An incorporation filing has been recorded in the office for the DeWitt First Methodist Episcopal church and related parties. Names listed include Regorder Andrews, Jam Yi, Lee Andrevans, Alvin Boyer, George FP Miller, Richard Ly, Mary W Smith and Fred, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Episcopal Church of
Dewit
Regorder Andrews
Jam- Yi
Lee Andrevans Smith
Alvin Boyer
George FP
Miller
Richard Ly
Marry W. Smith
Snd
Fred
Officers elected at V meeting amid local notes
Fragmentary report notes B D. Eins and Mrs. Car FP among those elected as officers. Mentions Ald. House and Mrs. Fretyes Myatt traveling Tuesday morning to attend a fair. References to Fedtrated and Wines, with uncertain context and place names partially unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fretyes Myatt
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Henry Classen
Maxine
Galva, UK
Ed. Beiler
Delmar
Bird Dire
Ray Tracy
Walter Allen
Hittleson
Neville Allen
Krampff
Poona
Hh. A
C. F. Quinlan
Henry Kruse
Stella Gilbert
Detroit
Grand Mound
Rich
Silas Barkley
Monticello
Deetor
Hos
Hommes
Gountry
Wim. Dunn
Verdet
W. A. Blessing
Mies Lena
Cedar Rapist
Will Nelson
Shiends
Will Lockwood
Lockweed
Farmers Creek Sunday School Assn
Farmers Creek Sunday School Association
Iron Hill
John Heide
Olive Boodle
Walter ‘Morehead
Clarence Heide
the Moeller
Lucy’ Dutton
Ettie
Bowling
John Orr
Walcome
Aes
Mildred Aufman
Marian Moeller
Lyle Dutton
Schagls
Tillie
Peters
Donald Beedle
Thelma
Said
Gwendolyn Hute Valk
Orchestra
Glenn Morehead
Ivar
Paul
Liiz Moeller
Shorthorn Breeders Picnic
Allen Davis
Los Angeles
Suini
DeWitt Church
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